Thirty Percent of Americans Think Bible is Actual Word of God - Think Atheist2015-08-02T20:31:26Zhttp://www.thinkatheist.com/forum/topics/thirty-percent-of-americans?feed=yes&xn_auth=noSpongeBob is a representation…tag:www.thinkatheist.com,2011-09-24:1982180:Comment:8729362011-09-24T22:14:07.638ZMarc Poulinhttp://www.thinkatheist.com/profile/MarcPoulin
<p>SpongeBob is a representation of the 7 deadly sins:</p>
<p>Sloth: Patrick <br/>Wrath: Squidward<br/>Greed: Mr. Krabs<br/>Envy: Plankton<br/>Gluttony: Gary<br/>Pride: Sandy<br/>Lust (for life): SpongeBob</p>
<p>SpongeBob is a representation of the 7 deadly sins:</p>
<p>Sloth: Patrick <br/>Wrath: Squidward<br/>Greed: Mr. Krabs<br/>Envy: Plankton<br/>Gluttony: Gary<br/>Pride: Sandy<br/>Lust (for life): SpongeBob</p> Agreed ^_^tag:www.thinkatheist.com,2011-08-29:1982180:Comment:8112002011-08-29T10:14:22.169ZLewis Smithhttp://www.thinkatheist.com/profile/LewisSmith
<p>Agreed ^_^</p>
<p>Agreed ^_^</p> I think he hit the nail on th…tag:www.thinkatheist.com,2011-08-01:1982180:Comment:7576452011-08-01T20:22:53.172ZMichael Drellinghttp://www.thinkatheist.com/profile/MichaelDrelling
I think he hit the nail on the head honestly.
I think he hit the nail on the head honestly. As sad as it is that it's at…tag:www.thinkatheist.com,2011-07-29:1982180:Comment:7540322011-07-29T01:51:44.971ZJeremy Lesterhttp://www.thinkatheist.com/profile/jeremylester
<p>As sad as it is that it's at 30%, it's actually a lot lower than i expected. We're finally becoming more and more of an Atheist nation. Too bad we won't be around when it's nearly 0%.</p>
<p>As sad as it is that it's at 30%, it's actually a lot lower than i expected. We're finally becoming more and more of an Atheist nation. Too bad we won't be around when it's nearly 0%.</p> Yes, modern government is not…tag:www.thinkatheist.com,2011-07-27:1982180:Comment:7521752011-07-27T03:19:59.413ZKentKhttp://www.thinkatheist.com/profile/KentK
<p>Yes, modern government is not a problem. And that reference is not just to the Federal Government.</p>
<p>You are raising a strawman by bringing in the "moral consistency" thing. The original reference was why in the U.S.A. religion still has such a big hold. And what made you think I am for PBS asking for money? </p>
<p>Yes, modern government is not a problem. And that reference is not just to the Federal Government.</p>
<p>You are raising a strawman by bringing in the "moral consistency" thing. The original reference was why in the U.S.A. religion still has such a big hold. And what made you think I am for PBS asking for money? </p> Thanks for your clarity of th…tag:www.thinkatheist.com,2011-07-27:1982180:Comment:7521622011-07-27T03:13:43.236ZKentKhttp://www.thinkatheist.com/profile/KentK
<p>Thanks for your clarity of thought. Much appreciated. Are you on Facebook? I am there as Kush Kant.</p>
<p>Thanks for your clarity of thought. Much appreciated. Are you on Facebook? I am there as Kush Kant.</p> Spongebob is actually proof o…tag:www.thinkatheist.com,2011-07-26:1982180:Comment:7514212011-07-26T14:35:10.523ZStephen Walskihttp://www.thinkatheist.com/profile/StephenWalski
<p>Spongebob is actually proof of a conservative agenda. Both spongebob and patrick are gender neutral creatures, but are portrayed as obviously male. This is surely a conservative move to push the hetero agenda and rail against gender neutrality. Plus they take a natural environment like the sea and add a squirrel directly to the environment, only God himself could make such a miracle happen. Many of the shows center around the good conservative value where the small business owner mister…</p>
<p>Spongebob is actually proof of a conservative agenda. Both spongebob and patrick are gender neutral creatures, but are portrayed as obviously male. This is surely a conservative move to push the hetero agenda and rail against gender neutrality. Plus they take a natural environment like the sea and add a squirrel directly to the environment, only God himself could make such a miracle happen. Many of the shows center around the good conservative value where the small business owner mister krabs pays slave wages but the employees still work hard just because its fun.</p> I just know we have to keep m…tag:www.thinkatheist.com,2011-07-26:1982180:Comment:7514202011-07-26T14:33:43.825ZTrisha Smithhttp://www.thinkatheist.com/profile/TrishaSmith
<p>I just know we have to keep moving forward with positivity in mind - what isnt taught yet, will be and whats lacking, will come around and be discussed in its own turn which is the beauty of the fluidity of rational education as opposed to the traditional dogmatism which dictates its unproven set answers as the word of the laws of god</p>
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<p>As well as clarification of basic human needs there are brilliant minds at the back of this concerted effort to free people from the…</p>
<p>I just know we have to keep moving forward with positivity in mind - what isnt taught yet, will be and whats lacking, will come around and be discussed in its own turn which is the beauty of the fluidity of rational education as opposed to the traditional dogmatism which dictates its unproven set answers as the word of the laws of god</p>
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<p>As well as clarification of basic human needs there are brilliant minds at the back of this concerted effort to free people from the constraints which religion has imposed for overlong now, collectively our voice is growing in strength by the day, we are all making sense of this situation together - history will tell a wondrous tale of these times I dont doubt..... </p>
<p>Religion has had its day and those who are still fighting, those zealots on either side, all need to be sent to an island and left to slug it out - all in my opinion of course haha....... I think they are just dupes of the profiteers anyway, but thats another rant for another day.....</p>
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<p>Whats that saying from Diderot? Something like when the last king is strangled with the entrails of the last priest, the world will know peace......</p> Why the hate for PBS? Shows l…tag:www.thinkatheist.com,2011-07-26:1982180:Comment:7514132011-07-26T14:25:26.330ZRev. Chris Paganhttp://www.thinkatheist.com/profile/ChrisPagan
<p>Why the hate for PBS? Shows like Sesame Street and NOVA helped generations of kids learn and grow. I do see quite a few right-wing talking points listed, so I'm curious. Are you also against Nickelodeon and its shows (like Spongebob Squarepants), Dr. Seuss books, the NEA, and/or vaccinations?</p>
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<p>I'm just curious here. </p>
<p>Why the hate for PBS? Shows like Sesame Street and NOVA helped generations of kids learn and grow. I do see quite a few right-wing talking points listed, so I'm curious. Are you also against Nickelodeon and its shows (like Spongebob Squarepants), Dr. Seuss books, the NEA, and/or vaccinations?</p>
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<p>I'm just curious here. </p> Thanks Kentk - I wish you luc…tag:www.thinkatheist.com,2011-07-26:1982180:Comment:7514042011-07-26T14:12:46.084ZTrisha Smithhttp://www.thinkatheist.com/profile/TrishaSmith
<p>Thanks Kentk - I wish you luck over there - you need it!</p>
<p>A lot of people are making the right noises so I guess it pays to focus on the positive side of things - the formation of history is even more time consuming than watching paint dry but it is what we are seeing and with the advantage of communication which the internet affords us, we, the people may at last be able to turn the tides in our own favour. The jolly controllers dont like it one little bit but its my opinion that they…</p>
<p>Thanks Kentk - I wish you luck over there - you need it!</p>
<p>A lot of people are making the right noises so I guess it pays to focus on the positive side of things - the formation of history is even more time consuming than watching paint dry but it is what we are seeing and with the advantage of communication which the internet affords us, we, the people may at last be able to turn the tides in our own favour. The jolly controllers dont like it one little bit but its my opinion that they have had their day and lost the battle for peoples minds - its all over bar the shouting now.......</p>
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<p>I reckon we arent too far from the day when the shame and judgmentalism which is associated with escaping the clutches of any religion is seen in the past tense to have been as barbarous as the medieval instruments of torture which it has replaced.......</p>
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<p>I remember a young woman who get pregnant out of wedlock when I was about 7 (which is 50 yrs ago) and she was the shame of the neighbourhood for miles around - nowadays, its not only common but totally socially accepted - the church has lost the power it once had to impose its terrible guilt trips and is fighting a losing battle if it thinks its going to get it back - its too factionalised for one thing and is increasingly under pressure for answers which it cannot furnish - leaps of faith just dont cut it anymore as, except in the most desperate of cases, people are learning to think for themselves...... we have to rebuild the whole of society with kinder, more knowledgeable foundations - stone age explanations just dont cut the mustard now that we have alternatives and also now that we can discuss those alternative without fear of getting burned at the stake etc......</p>